Rice Paper Wrappers in Escondido, CA
Several rice paper rounds and sizes are showing in the current catalog. Search “rice paper” for the live packages and aisle. For fresh Vietnamese rolls, choose bánh tráng made for wrapping, not frozen wheat pastry sold for lumpia or egg rolls.
Asian Market La Sorpresa Barata
850 E. Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025
Quick definition
Dry Vietnamese sheets, usually made from rice with tapioca and salt, that soften briefly in water for fresh or recipe-specific fried rolls.
Rice Paper Wrappers at a glance
- What it is
- Dry Vietnamese sheets, usually made from rice with tapioca and salt, that soften briefly in water for fresh or recipe-specific fried rolls.
- Also known as
- rice paper, bánh tráng, Vietnamese spring roll wrappers
- Names you may see
- Vietnamese: bánh trángVietnamese: bánh đa nem, northern term for thin spring-roll wrappers
- Cuisine
- Vietnamese
- Typical forms
- Round or square dry sheets in several diameters, thin export-style sheets, and specialty mesh or sesame versions
- Common uses
- Gỏi cuốn fresh rolls, bò bía, grilled-meat wraps, herb rolls, and certain fried spring rolls
- Where current matches are located
- Aisle 3 · Noodles, Canned Goods & Seasonings
What is rice paper?
Vietnamese rice paper, or bánh tráng, is a thin dried wrapper that becomes pliable after a brief contact with water.
Most supermarket sheets combine rice flour with tapioca starch, water, and salt. Tapioca gives flexibility and a translucent, pleasantly chewy finish. Traditional regional bánh tráng is a much broader category that includes thicker, toasted, sesame-studded, and mesh-like papers, so not every product is meant for the same rolling method.
For familiar fresh spring rolls, the key is under-soaking. Dip the sheet in warm or room-temperature water only until the entire surface is wet; it should still feel slightly firm when moved to the work surface. It continues softening as you arrange shrimp, noodles, lettuce, and herbs. A fully floppy sheet straight from the water is likely to become sticky and tear.
What we carry
These matches come from the same inventory source as our in-store locator. Selection can change; use the locator for the complete current list and exact location.
Roxy Trading Rice Paper
12 OZ
GroceryAisle 3 · Noodles, Canned Goods & SeasoningsDouble Parrot Rice Paper
20 OZ
GroceryAisle 3 · Noodles, Canned Goods & SeasoningsDuy Anh Rice Paper
22 CM
GroceryAisle 3 · Noodles, Canned Goods & SeasoningsAb Trading Rice Paper
250 G
GroceryAisle 3 · Noodles, Canned Goods & SeasoningsWhite Elephant Rice Paper 22CM
12 OZ
GroceryAisle 3 · Noodles, Canned Goods & SeasoningsWhite Elephant Rice Paper 31CM
12 OZ
GroceryAisle 3 · Noodles, Canned Goods & Seasonings
Varieties and forms
Standard round rice paper
The common translucent sheet for gỏi cuốn. Diameter determines how much filling the roll can hold comfortably.
Square rice paper
Offers straight edges and slightly different folding geometry but hydrates in the same general way when formulas are similar.
Thin versus thick sheets
Thin papers soften quickly and feel delicate; thicker papers can be chewier and more forgiving but need a touch more hydration.
Specialty bánh tráng
Net wrappers, sesame papers, and products meant for frying or grilling need their own package method rather than the standard fresh-roll dip.
How do you use rice paper wrappers?
Build a dry, organized rolling station before wetting the first sheet. Keep fillings cool and drained so the wrapper stays intact.
Vietnamese fresh spring rolls
Shrimp, bún, lettuce, Thai basil, mint, and chives wrapped to order.
View our recipeBò bía
Jicama, carrot, egg, Chinese sausage, herbs, and dried shrimp in a fresh roll.
Grilled pork rolls
Warm pork, rice noodles, herbs, cucumber, and pickles assembled at the table.
Bánh tráng cuốn
A broad family of rolled rice-paper snacks and meals with regional fillings and sauces.
Rice paper vs. lumpia wrappers
Vietnamese rice paper and the thin frozen pastry commonly used for fried Filipino lumpia are different products.
Rice paper
Dry, usually round, rice-and-tapioca sheets that become flexible after water contact and finish translucent and chewy.
Lumpia pastry
Usually a frozen wheat-flour sheet that is already flexible after thawing and fries into a delicate crisp shell.
Do not swap blindly
Both can make rolls, but hydration, sealing, frying, and final texture change. Follow a recipe written for the wrapper you bought.
How do you keep rice paper from tearing or sticking?
Store unopened and opened dry sheets in a cool, dry place, sealed against humidity. Handle hydrated wrappers one at a time.
Dip briefly
Wet the whole sheet and remove it while still slightly firm. It softens during filling and rolling.
Use a smooth surface
A clean damp towel, plastic board, or smooth plate helps. Rough wood can catch and tear softened paper.
Do not stack finished rolls
Soft wrappers adhere to each other. Leave space between rolls or separate them according to the recipe.
Cook with rice paper wrappers
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See related pantry staples, fresh ingredients, departments, and dishes on our Vietnamese grocery guide.
Rice Paper Wrappers FAQ
Where can I buy rice paper wrappers in Escondido?
Search “rice paper” in Asian Market Escondido’s live locator. It shows current bánh tráng products and their aisle at 850 E. Valley Pkwy.
Do rice paper wrappers need to be cooked?
Standard fresh-roll sheets only need brief hydration, but specialty wrappers and fried recipes differ. Follow the exact package and recipe.
Why is my rice paper tearing?
It may be over-soaked, overloaded, or placed on a rough surface. Remove it from water while slightly firm and give sharp ingredients a bed of lettuce or noodles.
Are rice paper and spring-roll wrappers the same?
The phrase “spring-roll wrapper” is ambiguous. It can refer to Vietnamese rice paper or wheat pastry. Check ingredients, storage, and the package image.
Find rice paper wrappers at Asian Market Escondido
850 E. Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025. Open 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, seven days a week. Free parking at the door, two minutes off I-15 at Valley Parkway.
- Address
- 850 E. Valley Pkwy, Escondido
- Hours
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PM · 7 days
- Phone
- (760) 735-9650